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Rapid Detection of E. Coli Contamination on Leafy Greens using Indole as a Sentinel Indicator

Objective

<p>To 1) optimize the sensitivity of indole detection; 2) calibrate indole concentrations with E. coli population densities on leafy greens; 3) assess the likelihood of leafy green contamination with non-E. coli indole producers (false positives); and 4) identify additional volatile components produced during leafy greens decomposition.</p>

Investigators
Shelton, Daniel; Luo, Yaguang
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2015
End date
2017
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
ARS (NP108)
Project number
8042-32420-006-02S
Accession number
428066
Categories
Escherichia coli
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